Libra poses too great a threat to the euro and the French economy, the government decided.

French gov official warns Facebook: Libra is not welcome here

Euro Or Bust

France's Minister of the Economy and Finance warned that he would block Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency from the country if it's released as planned.

French Gov Official Warns Facebook: Libra Is Not Welcome Here

"…we cannot authorize the development of Libra on European soil."

The speed limit even had to be lowered to 70 km/h because of rotting leaves.

Report: The world's first solar road is an absolute disaster

Solar Roadways

Three years later, the world's first solar road in France turned out to be an absolute disaster, as French newspaper Le Monde reports.

Report: The World’s First Solar Road is an Absolute Disaster

Thunderstorms and rotting leaves did a number on the road's solar panels.

It'll be their job to imagine how enemies might take advantage of future tech.

France is hiring sci-fi writers to predict future military threats

Well-Read Team

France is assembling a "red team" of sci-fi writers to help it predict what sorts of technologies it might face on the battlefield of the future.

France Is Hiring Sci-Fi Writers to Predict Future Military Threats

They'll "propose scenarios of disruption" to help the military prepare for them.

"Hate speech is...now on the same level as terrorism."

Facebook to identify hate speech-spouting users for France

Pointing Fingers

Facebook will now help French courts identify users suspected of spreading hate speech on the platform, a deal it hasn't made with any other nation.

Facebook to Identify Hate Speech-Spouting Users for France

The social media giant has never made such a deal before.

HyperloopTT says it'll be ready to support testing in April.

See a startup’s newly unveiled hyperloop test track

Looped In

Hyperloop Transportation Technologies (HTT) has unveiled a full-scale hyperloop test track — an important milestone on the path to a functioning hyperloop.

See a Startup’s Newly Unveiled Hyperloop Test Track

This 1,049-foot-long track could usher in the future of transportation.

It’s part of France’s plan to maintain independence from America and China.

To bolster cybersecurity, France gives Google the guillotine

Eating Cake

The French government is taking major steps to break its reliance on non-European corporations. Last month, the military ousted Google's software.

To Bolster Cybersecurity, France Gives Google the Guillotine

France, it would seem, has had enough of American surveillance.

Along with Facebook, IBM and a food delivery service, Uber becomes one of the companies fulfilling France's tech aspirations.

Uber announces flying taxi research center in France

Advanced Transport

The center will spend the next five years researching what it takes to launch a flying taxi service, along with similar stations in the US.

Uber Announces Flying Taxi Research Center In France

The project lines up with President Macron's dreams for the country—assuming it succeeds.

The French politician faces up to three years in jail as well as a fine of €75,000 (about $92,000).

Politicians are now facing legal action for sharing extremists posts on social media

Future Society

Marine Le Pen, a far-right political leader in France, is facing charges for sharing extremists posts with violent content on Twitter.

Politicians Are Now Facing Legal Action For Sharing Extremists Posts on Social Media

France's far-right Marine Le Pen is one of the first to face legal action. 

Politicians Are Now Facing Legal Action For Sharing Extremists’ Posts on Social Media

The ban will halt the production of about 815,000 tons of oil per year.

France just passed a ban on fracking and oil extraction

Earth & Energy

France's parliament approved a ban on fracking and oil extraction that will go into effect in 2040. Some haled the move as an inspiring example.

France Just Passed a Ban on Fracking and Oil Extraction

After 2040, no new drilling permits will be issued and licenses will not be renewed.

This mirrored skyscraper concept from MAD Architects would reflect Paris, upside down.

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